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Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker, Cristian Javier headed to arbitration
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Brent Strom returns to Houston as D-backs pitching coach
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Division Series: Faces Are Familiar, but the Landscape Has Changed - The New York Times
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2023 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings: There's a new No. 1 in Corbin Burnes
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Astros: Javier allows early homers and a late walk leads to loss
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McCormick homers twice to give Astros 3-2 win over Guardians, series sweep
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Houston Astros Signed Framber Valdez, Cristian Javier for $10K Each on Same Day in 2015 - Fastball
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Astros: Javier allows early homers and a late walk leads to loss
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Brian McTaggart on X: Starting pitchers: Cristian Javier, Luis Garcia and Framber Valdez / X
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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers head home with 2-0 lead in ALCS; Phils power past D-backs in NLCS opener
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Unlikely Hero, 2 HRs Carry Braves to Brink of Series Title - Bloomberg
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Astros news: Houston notches crazy pitching records vs. Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Angels
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Astros' road show a success again
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS, Pro National Sports
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